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EJ59 LUF

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,975 mi
Last recorded139,975 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,567 miles

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 119,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,843 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 111,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 97,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EJ59 LUF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 72,517 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 LUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ59 LUF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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